As a center for tourism，Guilin boasts magnificentnatural beauty and many precious culturalrelics.The colorful ethnic background lends a touch ofmystery that enhances its fame.

作为一个旅游的中心城市，桂林以其迷人的自然风景和大量珍贵的文化古迹而享有盛誉。其多姿多彩的民族特色更是为其增添了神秘的色彩。

Lijiang River symbolizes the area，as this picturesque river is a major component of Guilinscenery and is publicly recognized as the first-class tourist resort in the world. As it sparkles inthe sunlight the river meanders through lush mountains like a liquid jade belt. To reallyappreciate the scenery a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is a must and your voyage ofdiscovery can be divided roughly into three sections.

The first of these is from downtown Guilin where you board the cruiser to Huangniu Xia(valley ).As soon as you leave the landing stage you will begin to enjoy the natural wonder and localcustoms.

第一部分是从桂林市区登上开往黄牛峡(山谷)的旅游船。船一离岸，你就能开始感受到周围自然奇观和当地民族风情的妙不可言。

Upon reaching Huangniu Xia(valley).the cruiser enters upon the second section. This part is thevery essence of Lijiang River. The gorgeous mountains and the crystal water together with theromantic legends are certain to impress you.

Shuiluo Village marks the beginning of the third and final section that ends at Yangshuo. Alongthis stretch of the river you pass through pastoral scenes unchanged for generations as thebanks are lined with quaint fishing villages，farmland and bamboo groves. Here you will seewater buffalo，ducks swimming in line and the small boats used by fishermen when they plythe river with cormorants to catch fish from its abundant stocks. This quiet rural beauty.astunning contrast to the hustle and bustle of the modern city streets，is a joy to behold.

There are havens of peace within the city such as Diecai Hill(Folded Brocade Hill)，also namedGui Hill. This hill is easy to climb，making it popular with visitors.While stepping into theNayun Pavilion on Mingyue Peak，you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the whole city.

桂林市内也有闹中取静的地方，如叠彩山，又名桂山此山平缓易爬，深受游人喜爱。当人们踏人明月峰上的拿云亭时，可以饱览整个城市的美丽风貌。

There are more than 30 noted scenic spots within the boundaries of Guilin Peak. Among themare a hill standing in solitary loftiness in the center of the city:the Elephant Trunk Hill，thecity's symbol，so named because of its resemblance to an elephant's sipping water from theLijiang River with its trunk.